IRONWOOD, Mich. - James “Jimmers” Edward Jenkins, 77, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.

Jimmers will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Jimmers was a long-term employee of both D & B Freight Sales and Forslund’s Building Supply.

At his request, no funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences, please visit lakesidememorialchapel.com